17.07.26
Changes to HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS): What UK Trustees Need to Know The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 came into force on 30th June 2026 following a lengthy consultation period. Amongst other things, the Regulations make a number changes to HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS) that…
03.06.26
Common Trustee Mistakes: What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant with UK Trusts Being a Trustee is a significant responsibility and getting things wrong can come at a cost. Trustees can be personally liable to compensate the Trust for any loss caused by making mistakes, such as missing deadlines…
28.04.26
The Story Trail 2026 – Renaissance Trust supports Amaze Renaissance Trust is pleased to support Amaze as the Trail Sponsor of The Story Trail, a new initiative celebrating children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Brighton & Hove. We are joined in this sponsorship by…
15.04.26
New HMRC rules are coming, will your business be ready? From May 2026 (only a couple of weeks away), thousands of UK businesses will be required to register with HMRC to continue handling client tax matters. If your organisation supports clients with tax in any way, even as a small…
23.03.26
A Trust tax pool is a running total of income tax that a Trust has already paid to HMRC. Rather than being linked to one specific beneficiary, this tax sits in a central pot (tax pool). This is similar to a bank account, but instead of cash, it holds tax credits.…
17.03.26
With the end of the 2025/26 tax year fast approaching on 5 April 2026, now is the time to pause, review, and take stock. The weeks before the tax year end can make a meaningful difference to the Trust’s tax position and long-term planning. Below are some key considerations before…
02.12.25
Key Takeaways from the 2025 Budget The Chancellor’s 2025 Budget introduced several significant changes impacting individuals, families, and Trusts over the coming years. We have summarised the key points below: Inheritance Tax (IHT) – key announcements Nil-rate band The nil-rate bands for IHT (standard nil-rate £325,000, residence nil-rate £175,000) are…
21.11.25
Days to Go: How the Autumn 2025 Budget Could Accelerate Inheritance Tax Reform For landowners, family-business owners, Trustees and those planning estates, major reforms to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) are already legislated to take effect from 6 April 2026. These reforms will alter how much…
07.11.25
New Registration Requirements for Trustees Expanding the UK’s AEOI Framework under CRS and FATCA – Enhancing Transparency Across Financial Institutions The UK Government has introduced a series of amendments to the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Regulations, implementing the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act…
21.10.25
Renaissance Trust is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold Employer Partner status by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) – an international recognition of excellence in professional development, ethics, and learning. This accreditation reflects Renaissance Trust’s ongoing commitment to supporting its team through continuous learning, professional integrity…
